Grieving the loss of a child who is still alive—due to parental alienation or estrangement—is one of the most painful and invisible forms of grief a parent can experience. In this post, learn how ambiguous grief impacts alienated and estranged parents, why shame makes healing harder, and what steps you can take to find peace, even without reconciliation. If your child has cut you off and you’re left grieving in silence, this article is for you.